There's nothing quite like the taste of fresh, homemade pear sauce. Whether you're using ripe pears from your own backyard or picking them up from the local farmers' market, this classic dessert is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed all year round. With its sweet and slightly tart flavor, pear sauce is the perfect complement to a variety of dishes, from pancakes and waffles to ice cream and yogurt. It can also be used as a topping for pies, tarts, and other baked goods, or simply enjoyed on its own as a healthy and refreshing snack.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
PEAR SAUCE
Serve this sweet sauce with breakfast breads or on top of oatmeal. If you prefer a chunkier sauce, start with slightly smaller pieces of pear, and don't use a food processor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan with a lid, combine pears, 1/4 cup water, lemon zest, and 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover, and cook until pears are soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Uncover, and coarsely mash with the back of a spoon. Continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a food processor, and blend until smooth; add lemon juice and honey to taste. Serve warm, or let cool, then cover and refrigerate up to 1 week. Use as you would applesauce.
STEVE'S FALL PEAR SAUCE
It's fall and there are a lot of overripe pears around, so try this recipe! You will love it! It is incredibly easy and you will wonder why you haven't made it before, once you taste it. Day-old, ugly, ripe pears that you would never eat are great for this recipe. Also, and most of all, make your food with love and encourage people as they make their own creations. It's all about the love, and when people finally sit down to partake, the experience and the way you made them feel will never be forgotten.
Provided by Steve Zazulyk
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Fruit Butter Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine pears and water in a pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pears begin to break down, about 25 minutes. Stir lemon juice and cinnamon into pears. Blend pears with a hand blender or by transferring to a blender until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 2.8 mg, Sugar 27.2 g
HOME-STYLE PEAR SAUCE
Make and share this Home-Style Pear Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Sauces
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 pints
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine pears, water and lemon juice in a heavy bottomed 8-quart pan.
- Bring to a boil, stirring often.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer until soft, stirring often (about 30 minutes).
- Add sugar and cinnamon, bring to a boil.
- If too chunky put it thru a food mill.
- Fill prepared hot jars with hot sauce, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
- Gently run a narrow nonmetallic spatula between sauce and jars to release air bubbles.
- Wipe rims clean; top with hot lids, then firmly screw on bands.
- Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes for pints, 20 minutes for quarts.
- You may want to change the amount of sugar depending on your taste.
PEAR SAUCE
This is a good way to use your ripe or over ripe pears. I use this for my pear bar recipe. It can also be used in preparing low fat baked goods. Make a lot and freeze it while the pears are in season.
Provided by startnover
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 3 c
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cook 10-15 minutes or until pears are tender.
- Puree in blender and store in fridge or freezer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.6, Fat 0.4, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 58.3, Fiber 10, Sugar 40, Protein 1.2
PEAR-PECAN CRISP WITH LEMON SAUCE
"Pear-adise on a plate" is a great way to describe this fruity crisp. A lovely lemon custard sauce tastefully tops the tender pears and crunchy topping.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place pears in a greased 8-in. cast-iron skillet or 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with sugar. In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans. Sprinkle over pears. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, lemon juice and zest. Serve with warm pear crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm pears for the best flavor and texture.
- Peel and core the pears before cooking to remove any blemishes and seeds.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the pears thinly so that they cook evenly.
- Cook the pears in a saucepan over medium heat until they are tender but still hold their shape.
- Add sugar and spices to taste, depending on your desired sweetness and flavor profile.
- Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, or until it has reached your desired consistency.
- Serve the pear sauce warm or cold, as a topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Home-style pear sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you prefer it sweet or savory, thick or thin, there is a pear sauce recipe out there to suit your taste. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, pear sauce is a great way to add a touch of homemade goodness to your next meal. So next time you have a few ripe pears on hand, be sure to give one of these recipes a try.
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